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SHOULDER TO SHOULDER More scenes from the erecting of the Samaritan’s Purse Field Hospital in Black River by the 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF). The Field Hospital will provide critical aid to the communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The National Housing Trust will introduce a special home-improvement loan of up to J$3.5 million at an interest rate of 2 percent, available to both existing mortgagors and contributors who need to repair or rebuild their homes. To further ease the burden, the NHT will provide

American Airlines has waived bag fees for the first two checked bags and increasing bag weight limits for flights to Jamaica through Nov. 9. JetBlue is also waiving fees on the 1st and 2nd checked bags (up to 50 lbs) for flights to Jamaica until Nov. 28, 2025. Travellers are

JPS is bringing in an additional 100 overseas line workers and more than 60 utility trucks are being deployed to Jamaica to speed up power restoration following Hurricane Melissa. This is a massive joint effort, local and international teams working together to restore service,

The Government of Jamaica has launched the National Registry of Volunteers on https://t.co/Bxrh9ioT5Z to coordinate recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa. Sign up to lend your time, skills, or resources, whether in food distribution, cleanup, counseling, or logistics. Every

Neither PNP or JLP MP's are going to get cash in hand to push relief efforts. I didn't think that needed to be said but it seems some (new MP's) need to be told. Crisis nuh mean free for all. In fact, crisis is when scrutiny should be heightened.

Not my mother telling me how people saying the storm was man made. Ah boy!

RELIEF Another team from El Salvador arrived in Jamaica last evening bringing relief supplies. The team will join the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief effort since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. #HumanitarianAssistanceandDisasterRelief #HurricaneMelissa

FLYING HIGH, SAVING LIVES The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Kingston received a request on Thursday October 30, 2025 that a man was marooned in the Yallahs River. The man was swept away by flood waters during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Government of Jamaica has suspended Import Duty (ID) and General Consumption Tax (GCT - similar to VAT) on key relief items such as food, clothing, toiletries and other essentials following Hurricane Melissa. This temporary measure took effect October 29, 2025 and will expire

#Note If you are journeying to Black River to sightsee now is NOT the time. We are managing lives and trying to provide relief , there is no need for additional cars and people just to see how it stay. Please I beg you.

Minister Dixon said the emergency services struggled to get into the areas yesterday because there was heavy traffic impeding their access. They're asking for care in venturing to areas so that relief work by the authorities can take place.

@Subbo20 Yep. That's why me keep me self calm from the get go. The first few days after are critical and too many of us out there might make things more difficult

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People understand that as much as we want to act now, that realistically it’s not possible right now. Damage have to be assessed. Emergency rescue needs to happen. Some communities are marooned. I think we can hold our anxieties so that the authorities can roll out a plan.

Non-essential Government of Jamaica offices will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, 2025. Public sector employees experiencing challenges, whether due to transportation issues, property damage, or other personal circumstances, are encouraged to contact their supervisors or

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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are sorry you were put in this unacceptable position. We need to be 100% clear, No JPS employee or contractor is EVER authorized to ask for or collect payment to restore your power. Our restoration work is done at no cost to you.